MIME Type Reference
A searchable reference for every common MIME type — with file extensions, Content-Type header values, and usage notes for APIs, browsers, and servers.
MIME types tell browsers and servers what kind of data they’re dealing with. Getting them wrong means broken downloads, rejected API calls, and garbled responses. The MIME Type Reference covers every type you’re likely to encounter, with the exact Content-Type string to drop into your headers.
Key Features
- Instant Search: Filter by type, subtype, file extension, or keyword.
- Category Tabs: Browse by media family — Text, Image, Audio, Video, Application, Font, and Multipart.
- Extension Mapping: See which file extensions map to each type.
- Click-to-Copy: Click the MIME type on any card to copy it ready for a
Content-Typeheader.
[!TIP] Search “json”, “form”, or “stream” to quickly find API-relevant types. For file upload endpoints, you’ll often need
multipart/form-dataorapplication/octet-stream.
MIME Type Reference
100% Client-Side
Privacy Check: All filtering runs entirely in your browser. No data leaves your device.